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File picture of the ECRL logo and Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train design at the Zenith Hotel in Putrajaya December 18, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

ECRL explained: How fast, how far and when will Malaysia’s new East Coast rail link open?

To help lower-salary workers save up more money for their retirement through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), their employers could help put in more money towards their EPF savings, former EPF CEO Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan said today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Ex-EPF CEO proposes employers pay higher EPF contributions for low-wage workers while reducing contributions for high-income staff

EPF CEO Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn noted that longevity is one of the biggest defining forces that will impact Malaysia, including its society and economy. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

EPF CEO outlines four priorities for Malaysia as Malaysians live longer, says all have role to play

FAM president Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan (second left) at a press conference after the sixth FAM executive committee meeting for the 2025‑2029 term at Wisma FAM, Petaling Jaya.— Bernama pic
Money  / 17 h ago

FAM president apologises to Malaysian fans, pledges reforms after heritage player scandal

Selangor Women’s Development and Community Welfare Committee chairman Anfaal Saari said that the temporary financial assistance is estimated to benefit up to 50 affected families while the law enforcement process is carried out. — Screengrab via Facebook video
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Selangor allocates RM100,000 to help wives and children wronged in maintenance issues

Several Israeli media reported that a fight had broken out between the plane’s pilots, reportedly causing a distress signal to be activated. — Social media pic
World  / 19 h ago

Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai flight lands in Saudi Arabia after reported cockpit fight

Flash floods hit the Wisma Persekutuan car park area in Johor Bahru. Sept 30, 2026. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Several areas in Johor Bahru hit by flash floods following heavy rain (VIDEO)

Retail prices of unsubsidised RON97 and RON95 petrol fall 5 sen per litre, while unsubsidised diesel drops 15 sen for Oct 1 to 7. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Money  / 16 h ago

MOF: RON97 fixed at RM5, unsubsidised RON95 at RM4.52, diesel at RM5.27

Visitors gather in quiet reflection at Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali’s grave in Putrajaya September 30, 2026, as tributes continue following her death on September 28. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

At Dr Hasmah’s grave, Malaysians reflect on a life that touched generations

Malaysia’s Immigration Department said a Myanmar teenage girl named in a viral social-media claim remains in detention and was not among 1,476 Myanmar detainees repatriated yesterday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Immigration Dept denies social media claim that Myanmar teen was repatriated, says she remains in detention

A 55-year-old tourist died during an introductory scuba diving activity in waters off Kampung Salang, Pulau Tioman. — Pixabay pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Tourist dies after losing consciousness during Tioman scuba dive

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has asked the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to issue a statement clarifying Meta’s response to issues involving hacked and deactivated WhatsApp accounts. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Fahmi asks MCMC to clarify Meta’s response on WhatsApp issues

Sarawak is trying to boost domestic demand through publicly backed entities, specifically the Kuching Urban Transportation System. Pictured here is Sarawak’s hydrogen powered bus. — SoyaCincau pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Sarawak hydrogen market viability still unproven, says analyst

Former UiTM Holdings group chief executive officer Azlizan Fadzil has pleaded not guilty to a criminal breach of trust charge involving RM37.37 million earmarked for a solar power project in Gambang, Pahang. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Ex-UiTM Holdings CEO charged with CBT over RM37.37m meant for Pahang solar project

MCMC has received 92 complaints involving WhatsApp accounts that were hacked, suspended or rendered inaccessible. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Meta given until Oct 2 to respond over WhatsApp account issues, says MCMC

Hazy conditions at Kampung Telaga Air Jetty, about 30 KM from Kuching city, September 6, 2026. Serian in Sarawak continued to record a very unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading due to haze this afternoon. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Haze: Serian records API 213, highest air pollution level in Sarawak

Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said 62 cases of deaths due to dengue were recorded up to the 35th epidemiological week of this year, compared to 32 cases in the same period last year. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Dengue cases soar 66pc, deaths hit 62 in Malaysia, almost double 2025 toll

Mara chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki speaks at the closing ceremony of Multaqa Ilmuwan Islam Malaysia 2.0 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on September 8, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Umno says Pakatan applying double standard on royal pardons, points to Anwar’s 2018 case

Communications Minister and unity government spokesman Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil (left) speaks at the weekly Cabinet press conference at Menara Komunikasi in Putrajaya on September 9, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Fahmi: Malaysia ready to help Indonesia fight forest fires, awaiting green light

Former Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim, wearing purple police lock-up attire and handcuffs, is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on September 9, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

MACC: Abdul Azeez chose to remain in purple lock-up attire, handcuffs for court appearance

Communications Minister and unity government spokesman Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil speaks at the weekly Cabinet press conference at Menara Komunikasi in Putrajaya on September 9, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Cabinet expresses condolences to families of five killed in Sarawak FDS helicopter crash

Delhi Customs (Airport & General) in a statement on X said the passenger, who arrived from Kuala Lumpur on flight OD-205, was intercepted at Terminal 3 based on profile-based targeting. ― File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Malaysian woman held at Delhi airport with 15kg cannabis worth RM2.2m

Judge Datuk Abdul Wahab Mohamed handed down the sentence to Liew Wan Wah, 46, after finding that the defence had failed to raise reasonable doubt at the end of the defence case. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Businessman sentenced to 30 years’ jail, 24 strokes for trafficking more than 77kg of meth

The charge, reportedly framed under Sections 148 and 120B of the Penal Code, carries a maximum five-year jail term, a fine or both upon conviction. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Eleven men, including college student, claim trial to armed rioting charge outside Air Itam school

Magistrate Norizan Riduan allowed the remand application, which runs from today until Sept 14, at the Magistrate’s Court here today. —Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Six civil servants, five agents remanded over alleged falsified documents for illegal vehicle ownership transfers

Beluran district police chief Supt Hasan Majid said the car was driven by a 63-year-old local man who was carrying three foreign nationals, all of whom were killed in the crash. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Four killed after car carrying three foreign nationals collides with lorry in Telupid

Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the Malaysian man, in his 30s, was arrested on Monday (Sept 7) in the Klang Valley. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Another Malaysian pilot arrested over Jakarta drug syndicate probe, says Bukit Aman

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg agreed that the assistance be channelled as a sign of the Sarawak State Government’s concern to help ease the burden of the families and the next of kin involved. — Picture by Roystein Emmor/The Borneo Post
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Sarawak govt to channel RM100,000 to each family of FDS helicopter crash victims

PAS President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang speaks during the winding-up session at the 72nd PAS Annual National Muktamar at the Kelantan Islamic Tarbiyah Centre (PUTIK) in Kota Bharu on September 5, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Hadi calls for abolition of ‘colonial laws’ to make Syariah rule supreme in Malaysia

Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng (left) hands his 12-point Malaysia Day proposal to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Picture via Faccebook/Lim Guan Eng/Lim Guan Eng
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Guan Eng submits ‘Malaysia Agenda 12’ package to Anwar, proposes RM25b in interest-free MSME loans

This file picture shows the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly in Seremban. Rembau Undang Dato’ Sedia Raja Haji Hassan bin Haji Ab. Hamid said the state constitution required a full inquiry before any recommendation for the state ruler to abdicate. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Negeri Sembilan royal dispute: Rembau Undang says MB sign-off cannot validate flawed proclamation